PEC & drift aligning

[beamish]

Hya folks, Polar alignment is pretty tight, however, I feel I'd like to improve further( courtesy of John's successful 20min subs ). a)Regarding Drift Aligning ,am I better off trying to do it having 1st done PEC run and running that during the alignment ?

Can anyone recommend an intuitive () Polar Alignment/Drift alignment app, that's also free ???

PS I've NEVER done PEC before, any tips ?? ( running EQmod on the HEQ5 Pro)

Karlo

[greenkat]

Hi Beamish

Cant advise on the PEC as I havent done that yet myself.

For drift alignment there is the WCS software, its free for a trial, and availiable here Polar Alignment - WCS - Fast and accurate polaralignment for astronomical mounts, using a CCD / webcam and drift alignment

You can practice drift alignment using the cool application at

Classic Astrophotography - Photographing the Cosmos with ordinary film

look for the drift simulator

But if you can remember the instructions once youve practiced, all you need is something that puts a grid or reitcule on your screen when using a cam, hence, no need to buy any software

Will watch this thread with interest as I have the same mount with EQmod and would also like to do the PEC thing

[themos]

I am about to give EQAlign a try.

EQAlign Astronomical Suite

[jgs001]

Karlo, I just went for it, with only my normal Polar Align (lit reticule, get Polaris in the little circle for the right date and time) then let PHD do the rest with EQMod.

[beamish]

Oh !

Fair enough, I'll leave well alone-even easier.

I had a look at EQalign but seems quite faffy and time consuming:rolleyes: So lads what about the PEC ??

Karlo